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[Black Diamond]

On the other hand, I know a guy with a well sorted test mule ...     

When your ready for the "real" test I drop Lexi off> 

JW

[FlaHeatWave]

When your ready for the "real" test I drop Lexi off> 

JW

I was looking at your contact information when I  was typing ...

[fastfreddy]

HEAT you just may be working with Lexi's sister... 

[FlaHeatWave]

HEAT you just may be working with Lexi's sister... 

Fast,
Maybe so?? In some respects Lexi is in a class of her own...

[FlaHeatWave]

Morning Update; 53,xxx on the Bike, 32,xxx on the Build, 2,700 on the Cylinders, Pistons, Compensator "refresh".

Bike remains quiet and smooth , 'Changed all 3 Fluids 800 miles ago, nothing on any of the plugs, even the Primary 'Expected to see some metal on the Primary from the new Comp, but there was none... This time I put the Factory recommended 38oz of Formula+ in the Primary (instead of the 32oz previously)... the Alto Carbonite Clutch seems to be ok with the 38oz at this point,,, On the first start of the day, I hold the Clutch Lever in for a moment or two while "The Ball & Chain" hops aboard ...

The Baker DD7 is shifting as smooth and quiet as ever

'Picked up a nail on the rear Harley Dunlop  plugged it no problem, Other than the Cupping,,, the Dunlops have around 18k on them 3/32 Rear, 5/32 Front...

Ordered / Received, the Michelin Commander IIs Price Matched from Revzilla, at $345.54 to the door, can't wait to install, I love the CIIs on the '05.  The 180/55/18 for the CVOs is now shipping,,, Finally!!!

Due to the positive feedback from my big mile Buds, I will give the Ride-On Sealent a try... Any feedback on the Ride-On from the folks here would be welcome???

Great Customer Service from Revzilla

 

 

[fastfreddy]

Are you talking about fix a flat stuff? If so not going to make any friends at your next tire change, and the ship will do bad things corrosion wise to a rim.

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

ride on is different and it does not make a mess or corrode anything. I use it in my own bike as well carry a plug kit . . I have had some screws and nails in the tires on trips and did not know until I saw it in the tire. On the trip I will plug the tire. replace when I get back home.

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

[Para Bellum]

Due to the positive feedback from my big mile Buds, I will give the Ride-On Sealent a try... Any feedback on the Ride-On from the folks here would be welcome???

I use Ride-On b/c it doesn't make the mess the others do, and it isn't corrosive.  I've used it before any punctures occurred to prevent downtime (never got any punctures on those occasions), and have used it after the nail pick-up (on the cage).  It sealed the leak very well.

[fastfreddy]

      learned somn new 

[smkblwr]

FlaHeatWave, What was your refresh? I am looking to do a refresh on my 117 and was wondering what you found improved product wise.

[FlaHeatWave]

FlaHeatWave, What was your refresh? I am looking to do a refresh on my 117 and was wondering what you found improved product wise.

Post 263; Due to piston slap;

The short of it... around 30k miles, this Build required Pistons / Rings and a new Compensator, as the miles progress, we will see if the updated Pistons / Rings and the latest & greatest SE Compensator and cast in Oil Deflector have any advantages as to service life...

Also Revolution Performance re-coated the Nicasil Cylinders...

The main "improvement" is that Wiseco went to 3mm Nitrided Oil Control Rings in the Revolution Kit.

Since the Pistons / Rings / Cylinders were quiet, used absolutely no oil for 28k miles, it's going to take a while to discern any "improvement"    

[Yellow09SERG]

the Alto Carbonite Clutch seems to be ok with the 38oz at this point,,, On the first start of the day, I hold the Clutch Lever in for a minute or two while "The Ball & Chain" hops aboard ...

Ed still no problems with dragging or try to creep after you break the plates loose the first time?

[smkblwr]

Post 263; Due to piston slap;

The short of it... around 30k miles, this Build required Pistons / Rings and a new Compensator, as the miles progress, we will see if the updated Pistons / Rings and the latest & greatest SE Compensator and cast in Oil Deflector have any advantages as to service life...

Also Revolution Performance re-coated the Nicasil Cylinders...

The main "improvement" is that Wiseco went to 3mm Nitrided Oil Control Rings in the Revolution Kit.

Since the Pistons / Rings / Cylinders were quiet, used absolutely no oil for 28k miles, it's going to take a while to discern any "improvement"

I am having the same issue with oil consumption at around the same mileage. good running strong motor, good compression between the cylinders, and I have been following this thread. Thanks for the info on the 3mm rings. cant swing the rebuild right now, hopefully later this spring.
Smkblwr

[FlaHeatWave]

Ed still no problems with dragging or try to creep after you break the plates loose the first time?

It never did "creep", even straddling (weight off) the bike, revving the engine...

When first installed Altos >10k ago, had evasive Neutral, trying the 32oz  Fluid cured Neutral... It doesn't seem to be abnormally loud going into 1st, if I have the Lever pinned to the Grip, with (sometimes) a blip of the Throttle... Easy Neutral with the factory recommended 38oz now.   

Maybe I'm just learning to "drive around" it I still have some experimenting to do... Wanting to try a lighter Spring than the SE HD  (380lb) that is currently installed, maybe the OE CVO Spring ( 340lb) or a stock Spring- 300lb... It's got more than enough Clutch in it, not even thinking about slipping,,, figuring that a lighter Spring would be less stress on the hydraulics / bearings etc... long term, with the added benefit of a lighter Lever pull...

[FlaHeatWave]

I am having the same issue with oil consumption at around the same mileage. good running strong motor, good compression between the cylinders, and I have been following this thread. Thanks for the info on the 3mm rings. cant swing the rebuild right now, hopefully later this spring.
Smkblwr

What Cylinders / Pistons are you running?? Any "Piston slap" noise??